1. North Carolina Governor’s School Selected Information for 2015-16 1

2. A Quick History Lesson & Overview 1963 One program, two campuses More than 35,000 alumni! Program Components – Bridge high school to college – ‘Question Everything’ – Emphasis on contemporary thought No tests or grades, just learning 2

3. Information Brochure Governor’s School website – www.ncgovschool.org www.ncgovschool.org Local? Contact your high school counselor 3

4. What do I study? Well, for starters…Area I Academics English Foreign Language (Spanish at GSW or French at GSE) Mathematics Natural Science Social Science Arts Choral Music (This year: Mixed Chorus at GSE; S/A Chorus at GSW) Dance Instrumental Music (Wind Ensemble at GSE; Full Orchestra at GSW) Theater Visual Art 4

5. Is that all? Just ‘camp’? Well, not exactly… Area II Philosophical thinking and questioning Epistemology Beauty? Art? Truth? Time? Tools for thinking Area III ‘Self & Society’ Encountering values and approaching ethics Personal reflection 5

6. But wait, there’s more… Seminars Electives Speakers Convocations Concerts Exhibitions Sports Field trips Dances 6

7. Timelines September – Nomination packets sent out – READ IT! November 13, 2015 – Nominations due to DPI February – Auditions and Student Selection March – Notification about selection April 8, 2016 – Acceptance due June 19 to July 27 – Governor’s School! 7

8. Eligibility Legal North Carolina resident Enrolled in 11 th grade in North Carolina public or non-public school Exceptions NO Aptitude Test Score this year Achievement Test Score – Approved List – Full composite, area composite (no subtests), or EOC – National 92 nd %ile through 99 th %ile – No EOGs 8

9. Selection Criteria (NOTE: Local schools may use additional criteria.) Scholastic Performance Most recent grade (if applicable) Class rank Transcript Personal Data Two Recommendations Two Essays Lists of school and community activities, awards and honors 9

10. Auditions February Choral Music Dance Instrumental Music Theater Visual Arts 10

11. What About Tuition? $500 per student, to complement partial funding by NC General Assembly Responsibility – Nominating Entity However…scholarship possibilities – GSF at scholarships@ncgsfoundation.orgscholarships@ncgsfoundation.org – Office of the NC Governor’s School at ncgovschool@dpi.nc.gov ncgovschool@dpi.nc.gov 11

12. Chances? One sure way to not get into Governor’s School… 25% to 40% If NOT selected, KEEP FOLLOWING YOUR DREAM! ASK! – Local: high school counselor – State: www.ncgovschool.org or ncgovschool@dpi.nc.govwww.ncgovschool.org ncgovschool@dpi.nc.gov Contacts – Tom Winton, Coordinator, tom.winton@dpi.nc.gov or 919/807-3319 tom.winton@dpi.nc.gov – Camilla Roberson, Special Asst., camilla.roberson@dpi.nc.gov or 919/807-3986 camilla.roberson@dpi.nc.gov Questions? 12